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Spotlight: Alzheimer’s Association (Greater Michigan Chapter)
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month! We’re excited to speak with Michelle Phalen, Program Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association (Greater Michigan Chapter). The Alzheimer’s Association offers a broad range of free programs and services, funding for Alzheimer’s … Continue Reading
Preventing Elder Abuse
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder Abuse is prevalent in the US and affects 1 in 10 older adults over the age of 60. We’ve covered the basics of elder abuse before on the blog. Today we’re going to … Continue Reading
Supporting LGBTQ+ Seniors
June is Pride month! Pride is a chance to bring visibility to issues facing the LGBTQ+ community, offer support, and celebrate legal victories that allow for increased freedom. Last year on the blog we covered a variety of resources for … Continue Reading
Spotlight: Feonix Mobility Rising/AARP Ride@50+
May 26 is National Senior Health and Fitness Day! Recently we talked with Alison Peterson, Community Development Manager for Feonix Mobility Rising. Through their AARP Ride@50+ program Feonix Mobility Rising not only provides assistance with transportation to medical appointments, their new Vaccinate … Continue Reading
Older Adults & Mental Health
May is Mental Health Month! Mental health is an important part of our general wellness, but it’s especially important during Covid as many people are isolated. In an average year, 20% of people age 55 and over … Continue Reading
Resources for Younger Caregivers
When we think of the word “caregiver,” we tend to picture a middle-aged woman caring for her parents or an older woman caring for her spouse. Unfortunately, this bias shows up in programming for caregivers. According to … Continue Reading